Erythrodermic psoriasis

[Kat]

This is what the dermatologist diagnosed me with. I'm just learning about psoriasis so have not asked the doctor many questions, mostly just listened.

So, I've read this:

"Once the erythrodermic psoriasis flare passes, the psoriasis usually reverts to the way it looked before the flare".

Does that mean that it is a type of flare up as in I "had" erythrodermic psoriasis but could now have plague psoriasis or is it once diagnosed with erythrodermic, that's your diagnosis? I've had problems with infections (3 rounds of antibiotics but I think that was because it flared pretty bad right as I was getting diagnosed so things had got a bit out of control.) Right now, although still very red, it isn't that bright fiery red that it was.

[Fred]

Sorry I don't know much about it myself, it is mentioned here with links to images if it helps. Types Of Psoriasis Explained

*Some of the images are probably best for adult eyes only.

[Kat]

It's the part where it says it affects most of the skin on the body that makes me wonder. Although I have quite a few patches, it definitely isn't "most" of my skin affected.

[Fred]

It's the part where it says it affects most of the skin on the body that makes me wonder. Although I have quite a few patches, it definitely isn't "most" of my skin affected.

Just done a search and Mdgal mentioned it here RE: Phototherapy. she hasn't been on-line for a few weeks, but it could be worth sending here a PM to see if she has more info for you.

[Kat]

Thanks Fred, I'll do that. I also plan on asking for more details from my dermatologist next visit.